NHTSA recall 05V399000
Electrical System · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
Why it matters: Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. Engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. An interim letter will be mailed to owners in October 2005, informing them of the condition. Parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Saab 9-3, 2001 Saab 9-3, 2002 Saab 9-3, 2000 Saab 9-5, 2001 Saab 9-5, 2002 Saab 9-5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V399000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.